What “0:1 European Handicap” Means
In a European Handicap, one team starts the match with a virtual advantage or disadvantage in goals.
- 0:1 means Team A starts the match 1 goal behind Team B.
- So for betting purposes, the match begins as Team A 0 – 1 Team B.
This means:
- Team A must win by 2 or more goals for your bet on Team A to win.
- If Team A wins by exactly 1 goal, the result (with handicap applied) becomes a draw, so your bet loses (no refund in European Handicap — it has only win or lose options).
- If the match ends in a draw or Team B wins, your bet on Team A loses.
Example with Teams
Let’s use an example:
Match:
Manchester City vs. Burnley
European Handicap: 0:1
That means:
- Burnley starts the game with a 1-goal lead (virtually).
Possible Outcomes:
| Real Match Score | Handicap Result (City -1 goal) | Bet on Man City | Bet on Burnley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man City 2–0 Burnley | 1–0 → City Wins | Win | Lose |
| Man City 1–0 Burnley | 0–0 → Draw | Lose | Win |
| Man City 0–0 Burnley | -1–0 → Burnley Wins | Lose | Win |
| Man City 1–2 Burnley | 0–3 → Burnley Wins | Lose | Win |
Key Difference (vs. Asian Handicap)
- European Handicap has no refund option (only Win or Lose).
- Asian Handicap can refund your stake (e.g., in -1.0, if a team wins by exactly 1 goal).
So, European Handicap is riskier but offers higher odds.
Betting Tips
- Use 0:1 on strong favorites
- Example: Man City vs Burnley — betting on City with 0:1 gives better odds than just “City to win”.
- But City must win by 2+ goals.
- Avoid in close matches
- If teams are evenly matched, a 1-goal margin is likely — you could lose.
- Check team form & motivation
- If a team tends to dominate and score multiple goals (like Bayern Munich or PSG at home), 0:1 on them can be profitable.
- Best used when expecting a dominant win
- Example: Real Madrid vs Mallorca
- Real Madrid 0:1 Handicap = needs to win by 2 or more goals.
- Example: Real Madrid vs Mallorca
Quick Summary
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0:1 Handicap | Away team starts with 1-goal lead |
| Your team must… | Win by 2 or more goals to win your bet |
| If your team wins by 1 goal | You lose (no refund) |
| If draw or your team loses | You lose |
Would you like me to explain the reverse handicap (1:0 European Handicap) too — where the home team starts with a virtual lead? It helps understand both sides of this bet type better.